My Dad had a 49 when I was a kid. This brings back good memories. Looks to be in really well preserved condition. If it has the semi automatic transmission you mentioned, it would say "Gyro-matic" on the fender nameplate and the clutch pedal would have stamped into the rubber "Safety Clutch". There are lots of articles describing how this transmission works as well as TH-cam videos.
Technology has changed so much since 1950 but the cars built back then were, like you said, built to LAST. Today's cars have no chrome but those cars are loaded! Your car looks pretty much rust free from the outside. I also think that cars from the 1950's had the nicest gauges and interiors.
It’s called the Gyro Matic Two speeds in power range Two speeds in drive or high range Electronics on carb (yes on carb ) and ignition shift the gears only once when you lift your foot off the gas! The clutch is only for shifting to drive or reverse No need for depressing clutch till you park or need to reverse!!
Nice Bounce sheet, LOL I do the same thing to help keep mice out of my vehicles. Not an 8 3/4 and no where near as strong from what I have been told. My 42 pickup has the same rear end. My guess is the driver doesn't have a auto dome light switch because they have access to the manual switch. Back in those days they thought differently than today.
Looks mint Jaybo!!! Shes gonna be sweet when its done...I havent fooled around with the early girls either...maybe the dome light switches are like that for picking up passengers on that side? The unit on the front screen could be a traffic light indicator? I have one from the US but its a different shape..Love this old banger, she will be a cool cruiser for you and wifey!!
Ford Chrysler were positive ground. GM was negative… Really confused me on my Oakland when I first started working on it. Yes, I do believe that is an oil filter canister that you pointed to That box on the firewall was the voltage regulator for sure. Fun episode. Right in the Wheelhouse of the stuff I love working on.
The passenger doors only have dome light switches!! Look again on the front door the switch is there under the hinges Dodge thought no one ever should enter the car on the driver’s side for safety reasons!!
Dome light switches make sense if it used to be a taxi, riders would have entered on the passenger side of the car! At least it sounds good in theory! Lol 😂
Those GD car's back then we're built like a damn tank but everything on them was made simple but complicated all at the same time, know what I mean? My old man like that era of cars, especially the Nash's and Hudson's and that kind of deal. When I about 6 years old he had a old 49? Plymouth, looked kinda like that one, but we lived in Chicago then and that frickin thing had bad rings in it and smoked like a sumbitch and he drove it from Chicago down to KY here and the damn thing made it too without any problems, and he drove the sob around down here for quite a while. I don't know, like I said those old cars were built like tanks, shit more like a old Timex watch, they take a licking and keep on ticking, haha, you remember that? Anywho, I'm sure you fellars will get it sorted out. 🎆🎇🤘✌️
Thanks Doug, Yeah it kind of amazes me how most of the components, of older vehicles can be taken apart cleaned up and it's considered rebuilt. They learned that selling parts is big business, new stuff crumbles and turns to junk, gotta buy a new one.
My Dad had a 49 when I was a kid. This brings back good memories. Looks to be in really well preserved condition. If it has the semi automatic transmission you mentioned, it would say "Gyro-matic" on the fender nameplate and the clutch pedal would have stamped into the rubber "Safety Clutch". There are lots of articles describing how this transmission works as well as TH-cam videos.
"Take it apart, put it back together, and hopefully it's better". I like that.
It’s Fluid Drive which worked in my 2 door long wheelbase 1950 Coronet. Andy Bernbaum was good for NOS and basic parts.
There definitely we’re some changes by the 60s. Such a cool historical piece. Gonna be a fun Journey 🇺🇸
Thanks large Foot. Happy 4th
Really enjoyed the video brotha, awesome car!
I love it! Beautiful car! Great video!
Thanks buddy 🍻
Looks pretty good I have been working on went for the last few years I am hoping to learn some stuff from you guys
Jay, Your Dad here. I had 1951 Dodge 2 door. It was my 2nd car.
Very cool
Nice, wish we had some pictures.
That dash is beautiful and your tool shed is legit i want to see a tour of that looks like you have that thing dialed in sir!!
😆 thanks brother
Technology has changed so much since 1950 but the cars built back then were, like you said, built to LAST. Today's cars have no chrome but those cars are loaded! Your car looks pretty much rust free from the outside. I also think that cars from the 1950's had the nicest gauges and interiors.
Thats so cool!its got such old school vibes! Mopar or No car!!!!!
Thanks man
It feels like I've been watching this for hours, and it's still not over
Sooooooo
Don't make me come over there and wash your feet. Oh and I thumbs down your comment, boo, dirty hippy, boo.
Cool car Jaybo, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Rick
nice project . shes a beaut 😎👍
Thanks Clark 🍻
@@BadTreeProductions 😂
Wouldn't doubt if that heater duct is made out of asbestos. Neat old Dodge. Take care ✌️
😆 right, thanks for watching
Asbestos? Never thought of that. Thanks Shawn.
It’s called the Gyro Matic
Two speeds in power range
Two speeds in drive or high range
Electronics on carb (yes on carb ) and ignition shift the gears only once when you lift your foot off the gas!
The clutch is only for shifting to drive or reverse
No need for depressing clutch till you park or need to reverse!!
Nice Bounce sheet, LOL I do the same thing to help keep mice out of my vehicles. Not an 8 3/4 and no where near as strong from what I have been told. My 42 pickup has the same rear end. My guess is the driver doesn't have a auto dome light switch because they have access to the manual switch. Back in those days they thought differently than today.
Right on, thanks for watching.
Tylor was skipping around like a dryer sheet princess, suddenly all our cars had em. Thanks for the info.
Looks mint Jaybo!!! Shes gonna be sweet when its done...I havent fooled around with the early girls either...maybe the dome light switches are like that for picking up passengers on that side? The unit on the front screen could be a traffic light indicator? I have one from the US but its a different shape..Love this old banger, she will be a cool cruiser for you and wifey!!
Your on to something M8. Thanks
You just say the word and it's in a shipping container headed to Australia. 😆😆😆
@@79asspin hahaha I’m not sure Brenda is on the same page with this idea mate hahaha
Jaybo..... where is old stink foot Mc gee? We were on our way to the race track with 391's then he ghosted all of america. Great vid!
😆 he's drunk, on the river.
He's at a head shop selling his toe scrapins.
@@79asspin Omg lol!
Sweet old rig! Good luck with it, Jaybo!
He's going to need it 😆
@@BadTreeProductions tell him there’s a nacho around somewhere that needs some loveeee
@@JustMoparJoe I know, I gotta get this 50 out of my way. Thanks Joe.
I am 17 about to buy one of these for my first car and project
@MichaelSpero-nz6kr I gotta say good luck young man, I would personally look for something in the 60s or 70s
@@BadTreeProductions my dream car is a 1970’s Dotson fairyland cents I am out of high school I am trying to get a job
Left hand threads on the driver side only
Working bullseye headlights are over $50 a pop now.
Dang
🙌🙌🙌🙌
Add another turd to the pot 😆
Happy 4th brother.
Thanks Jay. Loved it. Keep the fifty cal coming.!!
Thanks Kurt
Thanks Kurt, we've got more to do, we'll get it out there, take care.
Ford Chrysler were positive ground. GM was negative… Really confused me on my Oakland when I first started working on it.
Yes, I do believe that is an oil filter canister that you pointed to
That box on the firewall was the voltage regulator for sure.
Fun episode. Right in the Wheelhouse of the stuff I love working on.
Careful what you wish for.
@@79asspin 😂
The passenger doors only have dome light switches!!
Look again on the front door the switch is there under the hinges
Dodge thought no one ever should enter the car on the driver’s side for safety reasons!!
Oh hell yeah!
Dome light switches make sense if it used to be a taxi, riders would have entered on the passenger side of the car! At least it sounds good in theory! Lol 😂
Or for the lady's? 😆
I'm still trying to get into my trunk on my 50 Coupe I'm trying to remove the rear fenders
Cool
Thanks Mr. Ford
@@BadTreeProductions I love the 50’s Mopar’s. I have a lot of good childhood memories with them.
That’ll be a fun one!
Those GD car's back then we're built like a damn tank but everything on them was made simple but complicated all at the same time, know what I mean? My old man like that era of cars, especially the Nash's and Hudson's and that kind of deal. When I about 6 years old he had a old 49? Plymouth, looked kinda like that one, but we lived in Chicago then and that frickin thing had bad rings in it and smoked like a sumbitch and he drove it from Chicago down to KY here and the damn thing made it too without any problems, and he drove the sob around down here for quite a while. I don't know, like I said those old cars were built like tanks, shit more like a old Timex watch, they take a licking and keep on ticking, haha, you remember that? Anywho, I'm sure you fellars will get it sorted out. 🎆🎇🤘✌️
Cool story. Thanks for watching and happy 4th buddy
@@BadTreeProductions - thank you buddy, you're welcome too! Keep on rocking 🤘
Thanks Doug, Yeah it kind of amazes me how most of the components, of older vehicles can be taken apart cleaned up and it's considered rebuilt. They learned that selling parts is big business, new stuff crumbles and turns to junk, gotta buy a new one.
“Depressing green” 😂🤷🏼♂️…Jay you gonna sell your girl’s Baracuda now?
Deep forest depression green